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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

1997 SKMOT history

1997 SK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

1997 SK grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
145,592 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1997 SK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1997 SK was last recorded at 145,592 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 5,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,049 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,543 miles
Average per year
10,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,592 miles
  • 2025 – 140,049 miles
  • 2024 – 134,269 miles
  • 2023 – 129,530 miles
  • 2022 – 118,490 miles
  • 2021 – 103,923 miles
  • 2020 – 91,991 miles
  • 2019 – 86,393 miles
  • 2018 – 70,381 miles
  • 2017 – 56,325 miles
  • 2016 – 40,407 miles
  • 2015 – 28,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,592 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,592 miles (+5,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    145,592 miles
    Test number
    825122408798
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass140,049 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    140,049 miles
    Test number
    625158712409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail140,049 miles (+5,780)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,049 miles
    Test number
    962831206029
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    134,269 miles
    Test number
    100224717800
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,269 miles (+4,739)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,269 miles
    Test number
    867692315050
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass129,530 miles (+11,040)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    129,530 miles
    Test number
    706276513962
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s hand brake lower efort some imbalance on rear

  7. Pass118,490 miles (+14,567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,490 miles
    Test number
    594674219100
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel rim damaged on outer edge

  8. Pass103,923 miles (+697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,923 miles
    Test number
    198096505740
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail103,226 miles (+11,235)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,226 miles
    Test number
    844545283151
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass91,991 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,991 miles
    Test number
    330967248967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,393 miles
    Test number
    917235471076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail86,393 miles (+16,012)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,393 miles
    Test number
    977713139238
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked/perished

  13. Pass70,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,381 miles
    Test number
    259842438641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,381 miles (+14,056)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,381 miles
    Test number
    382870865405
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass56,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,325 miles
    Test number
    943945613851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,325 miles (+15,918)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,325 miles
    Test number
    302393775838
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass40,407 miles (+11,548)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,407 miles
    Test number
    164338514812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,859 miles
    Test number
    166151855437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1997 SK

What vehicle is registration 1997 SK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1997 SK on a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1997 SK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1997 SK is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1997 SK?
The MOT on 1997 SK is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1997 SK done?
1997 SK was recorded at 145,592 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 10,445 miles a year.
Has 1997 SK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1997 SK has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on 1997 SK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1997 SK find?
1997 SK passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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